How to Future Proof Your Archive

In the rapidly changing digital world, it’s hard to know exactly what’s going to happen to archive management in the future. However, there are a few easy things you can do in your information management approach to ensure your archives are protected for future technological advancements.

Update your data formats

One of the future threats your digital information is at risk of is updated technology. Despite being able to open and run all data formats now (such as Excel, and .ppt documents), in the future, system and software upgrades may make it impossible for you to continue using these formats effectively. If some of your data is saved to CDs or DVDs for example, these may be made obsolete in the future, with no guarantee of being able to extract the information from them before it happens. Make sure you have the file’s original format so to save new versions from.

Have a backup

If you were able to predict everything that could cause your information to become obsolete, corrupt, or deleted, you wouldn’t be reading this post. Have a backup of all your information and data to ensure its longevity in the event that that something happens to the primary version.

Schedule check-ups

Just because you have a backup however, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep a regular eye on your archives. Check if the archives you have are working currently and update them if they are saved in old data formats. Anything that is corrupt now will not fix itself and work again later. Fix any issues as they arise to prevent problems occurring to your entire archive database.

Security first

Protect your digital archives against security threats by keeping your security up to date. The more updated your security is, the better equipped it is to fight against new threats. The risk your archives are exposed to changes every day with malware and bugs constantly evolving.

Trust Grace Information Management

With the future of information management constantly changing, it’s always a good idea to have a leader in the field on your side. At Grace Information Management, we make it our priority to manage your information securely and effectively to continue helping you to save time and money. We’ll continue to assess your information management needs and adapt as required to continuously maintain the highest quality of service. Speak to us today to start protecting your archives into the future.